The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has unveiled the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) platform—a comprehensive one-stop hub designed to empower Nigerians with the tools and knowledge needed to embrace clean energy solutions, a move to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s Vision 30:30:30, which aims to generate 30,000 megawatts…
The Government of Senegal, through the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, proudly announces the official launch of the candidacy of Mr. Amadou Hott for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. This official launch ceremony, which marks a major milestone for Senegal’s commitment to pan-African development, will be held on Thursday,…
Amnesty International said in a report on Thursday that Nigerian police used excessive force and shot protesters while cracking down on demonstrations in August over a cost of living crisis, killing at least 24 people. The countrywide protests over economic hardship, also dubbed “#10DaysOfRage”, were the biggest demonstrations in Nigeria since October 2020. The Nigeria…
The number of mpox cases will continue to rise during the next four weeks before starting to show signs of flattening early next year, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has warned. Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact, and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually…
Eni’s subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) and STAC Marine have celebrated one year of successful collaboration for the operation and maintenance of the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facilities located in the offshore deepwater of ABO field. This milestone reaffirms NAE’s commitment to partnering with local companies that excel in safety and operational…
Nigeria’s apex capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against conducting any business with Marino FX Limited. According to the Commission, Marino FX Limited, which claims to be a SEC-licensed cryptocurrency exchange, is neither registered nor authorized to operate in the Nigerian capital market. In a notice by SEC…
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has kicked off the construction of the N250 million Abdul Samad Rabiu Laboratory Complex at the University of Lagos with a ground-breaking ceremony within the university’s campus. The grant is part of ASR Africa’s Tertiary…
Friday, November 15, was anything but ordinary at Ikeja City Mall, as the TECNO SPARK 30 city tour brought a spark of excitement that lit up the bustling city. From the very first moment, the atmosphere was electric—an irresistible mix of bubbly energy, music, and the unmistakable buzz of something special. The day kicked off…
Nigeria-China trade value has hit N7.38 trillion as at June, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said Wednesday at the China-Africa Interbank Association Forum (CAIBA) 2024 in Abuja. It was organised by First Bank Plc. The vice-president, represented by the Special Adviser to the President, General Duty, Dr Aliyu Modibbo, said China remained the country’s number one trading…
